A do-it-yourself form, newly created by the Legislature, will allow property owners to transfer land and buildings to their heirs without going through probate court — saving legal fees that ...

Probate is the administrative process used to move official ownership of a deceased person’s possessions, known as assets, to other people. When someone dies having signed a valid will, the probate ...

Map out your family's future and leave a legacy with well-drawn wills, the right types of trusts, and careful estate planning. How do I set up a trust fund? To set up a trust, you first need to decide ...

The importance of a Will when bequeathing assets such as property is well known. But while having a Will may make inheriting a property easier, the legal process can be more complex and long. This is ...

Today Your Legal Corner will provide a post-probate checklist. The best place to start with any type of probate question is with your local Surrogate office. Then, if you require legal advice, consult ...